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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,333.30, 555,223.71 and 221,048.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,333.30, 555,223.71 and 221,048.99 is: 305,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,333.30 : 555,223.71 = 221,048.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,333.30/555,223.71 = 221,048.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,333.30x = 555,223.71 × 221,048.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,333.30x = 122,731,640,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,731,640,319.55/402,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,049.67

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